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Illegal dumping fines

These penalties are administrative fines. The national schedule lists ₩50,000 for small carried litter and ₩200,000 for dumping household waste in a bag or similar container.

Follow these steps

  1. 1

    Check the local collection day, time, and place.

  2. 2

    Separate general, food, recyclable, and bulky waste correctly.

  3. 3

    Register bulky waste before placing it outside.

  4. 4

    Contact the district waste office for an authoritative decision about a notice or fine.

Frequently asked question

Does one sorting mistake automatically mean a ₩200,000 fine?

No. A sorting mistake and deliberate bagged dumping are not necessarily the same violation; authorities decide based on the facts.